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West Des Moines Parks and Recreation/Nature Lodge

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2500 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines IA 50265

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C&NN (Children and Nature Network)

NAAEE (North American Association for Environmental Education)

ISEA (Informal Science Educators Association)

ANCA (Association of Nature Center Administrators)

CLEAN (Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network)

US ACE (Action for Climate Empowerment)

CCEP (Coalition for Climate Education Policy)

K12 Climate Action Coalition

SGSO (School Garden Support Organization Network)

AZA (The Association of Zoos and Aquariums)

NNOCCI (National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation)

NOAA Environmental Literacy Program (ELP) Community of Practice

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IPRA (Indiana Parks and Recreation Association)

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AISWMD (Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts)

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